Easy Cassava Flour Waffles Recipe
Easy, tasty, and quick to make, cassava flour waffles can be served in many ways, from savory to sweet—light, spongy, with a lovely nutty flavor.
Cassava flour waffles don’t just taste good, they are also healthy and low in calories compared to all-purpose flour waffle types. They are a great alternative to wheat waffles if you don’t like the taste of wheat flour.
The cassava flour waffle can be eaten as a sweet or savory dish, often with syrup or other toppings such as fresh fruits, honey, melted butter, maple syrup, cheese, and bacon. The waffles make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack. They’re easy to make and tasty!
What is Cassava Flour?
Cassava, also called manioc, is a starchy root used to make cassava flour. Cassava flour can be used in many ways and is a great substitute for wheat flour. Cassava flour is not the same as Tapioca flour. It is gluten, grains, nut-free, and high in carbohydrates.
Let’s take a look at how to make the easiest and best cassava flour waffles recipe.
Ingredients you need for the Cassava Flour Waffles Recipe
- Eggs, large preferably.
- Cassava flour, we usually purchase this type of flour on Amazon.
- Ground nutmeg gives a nice flavor.
- Canned coconut milk or other dairy-free milk, such as almond milk
- Baking soda to make the waffles light and airy.
- Melted unsalted butter or coconut oil.
- Vanilla extract, this homemade recipe, or purchase a bottle.
- A nonstick cooking spray for the waffle maker
How to make the Cassava Flour Waffles Recipes
Preheat your waffle iron and spray it with the cooking spray. Set the temperature to medium heat.
Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined and smooth. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before making the waffles.
3. Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour batter into the hot waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 1/2 cup per round). Cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Enjoy immediately with toppings of choice!
Notes and Tips
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the batter well until completely smooth.
- Use canned coconut milk and NOT coconut cream. Shake the can well before opening it.
- Do not
- While the waffles maker is heating up, Do NOT spray it. Only spray before adding the batter. The waffle iron while it is heating up. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray just before adding the waffle batter. After the first waffle is done, spray again before making the second waffle.
- You do not want the waffles to be crispy; they should have a soft texture, a bit crispy, and golden brown.
- The waffles will not rise much because the cassava flour lacks gluten.
- Follow your waffle maker instructions. All Waffle irons are not the same.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The waffles will be soft and won’t be crispy after a couple of hours.
- Serve with fresh fruits, fruit preserves, maple syrup, butter, or honey.
We hope that you enjoyed this recipe and are happy to be on your way to making delicious cassava waffles for yourself. Cassava is a versatile starchy crop used for various sweet or savory recipes. We definitely encourage you to experiment with it beyond just these waffles.
Cassava waffles are well worth the effort! They are delicious and healthier than most other waffles. Give this recipe a try, you’ll be glad you did!
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Easy Cassava Flour Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cassava flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ¼ cups canned coconut milk or other dairy-free milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoon unsalted melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A nonstick cooking spray for the waffle maker
Instructions
- Combine and stir all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until no clumps remain. Set aside the batter to rest.
- Turn on the waffle maker. When ready spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
- Immediately our the cassava flour batter into waffle maker. Cook the waffles according to waffle maker instructions.
- Usually, the waffles will take about 3-4 minutes. Check to make sure that the waffle is golden brown before removing.
- Spray the waffles with nonstick cooking before making each batch.
- Repeat the process as needed.
- Serve immediately with fruits if preferred.** This recipe can serve two people or 4, with one medium size waffle for each person.
Notes
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the batter well until completely smooth.
- Use canned coconut milk and NOT coconut cream. Shake the can well before opening it.
- Do not
- While the waffles maker is heating up, Do NOT spray it. Only spray before adding the batter. The waffle iron while it is heating up. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray just before adding the waffle batter. After the first waffle is done, spray again before making the second waffle.
- You do not want the waffles to be crispy; they should have a soft texture, a bit crispy, and golden brown.
- The waffles will not rise much because the cassava flour lacks gluten.
- Follow your waffle maker instructions. All Waffle irons are not the same.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The waffles will be soft and won’t be crispy after a couple of hours.
- Serve with fresh fruits, fruit preserves, maple syrup, butter, or honey.
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
